History:
Sold new to the U.S Army Air Corps in August 1943. Based at various air bases all in USA during World War II. Declared surplus in 1945. Sold to civilian use. I am 9th owner of this aircraft. Most recent restoration and recover completed 2008.
| Registration Number | Date of Manufacture |
| N51121 | 07/27/1943 |
| Aircraft Role | Nickname |
| Utility and Cargo Transport | Staggerwing |
| Aircraft Type: | Wingspan: |
| Beechcraft D17S / UC-43 | 32 Feet |
| Overall length: | Empty weight: |
| 28 Feet | 2917 lbs. |
| Gross weight: | Fuel capacity: |
| 4250 lbs. | 121 U.S. Gallons |
| Oil capacity | Engine type: |
| 8 U.S. Gallons | Pratt & Whitney R-985 450hp |
| Propeller type: | Max Speed |
| Hamilton Standard 2D30 2-Blade | 232 MPH |
| Rate of Climb | Cruise Speed |
| 1200 fpm | 185 MPH |
| Service Ceiling | Number of Crew |
| 20,0000 Feet | 1 |
| Armament | Bomb Load |
| None | None |
| Number Built | Number Surviving |
| 805 | 200 |
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Restoration
Complete teardown and rewiring, new covering, new systems, new radios and flight instruments completed in 2008.
Restoration Images
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